<p>Do you find it harder than ever to focus, pray, or pursue the things that really matter? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how constant stimulation and “fast dopamine” habits like endless scrolling can quietly undermine our motivation, discipline, and spiritual life. He explains why the Christian life depends on learning to embrace slower, harder practices like prayer, perseverance, and meaningful relationships. When we step away from cheap rewards and begin to pursue what is truly good, our hearts regain the capacity for peace, purpose, and intimacy with God.</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>THIS SERIES</strong></p><p>Little by Little | Episode #264</p><p>Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>MEMBERSHIPS</strong></p><p>We couldn&#39;t create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.</p><p>You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/community</p><p>Thank you, and welcome to the team!</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>WEBSITES</strong></p><p>For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org</p><p>For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg</p><p>Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic</p><p>Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/little-by-little/id1499383321</p><p>Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c</p><p>Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f</p>

Little by Little

Called to More

Ep. 264 | The Hidden Reason Prayer Feels Hard

MAR 12, 202612 MIN
Little by Little

Ep. 264 | The Hidden Reason Prayer Feels Hard

MAR 12, 202612 MIN

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<p>Do you find it harder than ever to focus, pray, or pursue the things that really matter? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how constant stimulation and “fast dopamine” habits like endless scrolling can quietly undermine our motivation, discipline, and spiritual life. He explains why the Christian life depends on learning to embrace slower, harder practices like prayer, perseverance, and meaningful relationships. When we step away from cheap rewards and begin to pursue what is truly good, our hearts regain the capacity for peace, purpose, and intimacy with God.</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>THIS SERIES</strong></p><p>Little by Little | Episode #264</p><p>Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Our host, Fr Columba Jordan CFR, brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm GMT. Be sure to subscribe!</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>MEMBERSHIPS</strong></p><p>We couldn&#39;t create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.</p><p>You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/community</p><p>Thank you, and welcome to the team!</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>WEBSITES</strong></p><p>For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org</p><p>For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com</p><p><br></p><p>🔴  <strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrg</p><p>Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholic</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholic</p><p>Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/little-by-little/id1499383321</p><p>Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c</p><p>Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f</p>